Lori Kizewski

Experience

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  Laser Pro | RJ Industries

  Jan 1995 - Jan 2000

  Laser & Waterjet Technician I Inside Sales

  Leveraged initial opportunity to apply degree training through operating and maintaining CNC laser and waterjet systems, in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. During the early career years, developed hands-on understanding of end-to-end processing requirements in the diverse environment of contract manufacturing.✪ Promoted to Inside Sales within the first few years, allowing use of the processing knowledge earned during fabrication, to lay the foundation for manual calculation of labor and material estimates.✪ As technical facilitator, focused on the critical development of direct communication with customers and vendors, which initiated a valuable foundation of business partnerships. Show less

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  Applied Laser Technologies, LLC

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2017

  Promoted to Project Manager to consolidate engineering, estimating and sales departments, efficiently serving and facilitating management of specific contracts. Promoted to Master Scheduler to expand personal interest and understanding of the M1 ERP scheduling software module. Assumed role of CSR Manager during a brief restructuring period to continue to mentor and lead the CSR Team. Promoted to Lead of Estimating Team while continuing to serve as a Technical Sales Coordinator of fabrication processes and multi-level project estimates. Initially hired for Estimating & Inside Sales role with newer contract manufacturing business. Determined technical requirements, including cost of labor and materials for single components and small assemblies.

  • Project Manager

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  • Master Scheduler | CSR Manager

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Estimating Lead | Technical Account Manager

    Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

  • Estimating | Sales Coordinator

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2013
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  Masterplan ERP | Cloud Business Management Software

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Project Manager | Software Implementation and Training

  Leveraged previous experience to embrace a career shift into software, with an emphasis of user experience. Cultivated with a natural ability to relate through decades of technical experience in manufacturing, fostered effective communication to identify with stakeholders undergoing digital transformation.

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  Woods Equipment

  Jun 2019 - Dec 2022

  Supply Chain | Materials Planner

  Responsible for purchasing components & raw materials utilized for the manufacturing for our construction attachment products.

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  Epiroc

  Nov 2022 - now

  Materials Planner

  Continued as Materials Planner after the Epiroc acquisition. Review and purchase material requirements based on demand and safety stock levels.